D.M. from Hartford County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, I am new to the board of a 28-home common interest property. Our monthly fee is about $260 and covers landscaping, plowing, outside lights, roofing and siding. I have two questions: Can you tell me what the average common interest monthly fee is in Connecticut?? Can…
Tag: Common Fees
Condo Owner Forced to Become a Common Area Gardener
J.W. from Wayne County, Michigan writes: Dear Mister Condo, I have weeds growing in my front flower bed. The manager and President say it is my responsibility to take care of this. When I sold my house, I sold all my tools for yard work. I am paying $325.00 a month for association fees. They…
Condo Owners Wish to “Escrow” Common Charges
V.L. from Westchester County, New York writes: Dear Mister Condo, We are 10 owners of a 12-unit condo in a converted schoolhouse. Out of the 10 owners, 5 owners are Board members on a self-managed Board. I am one of 5 non-Board member owners who would like to know what impact, if any, would arise from…
Condo’s County Tax Records Incorrect
B.V. from Travis County, Texas writes: Dear Mister Condo, I just found out that the county tax records were wrong and had the 2616 square foot units listed as 2122 square feet from the beginning. Owners all pay the same amount of assessments based on wrong information for the last 12 years. The County corrected…